Military Transformation
Warfare today is witnessing a massive change. But when we analyse some ongoing wars, it is hard to decipher what is changing, and what is not.
Warfare today is witnessing a massive change. But when we analyse some ongoing wars, it is hard to decipher what is changing, and what is not.
A four-day tri-service multi-domain exercise, organized under the aegis of Northern Command to sharpen India’s preparedness for future warfare, has recently concluded.
Air Chief Marshal admitted that unmanned systems will exist, but clarified that they would either have to work in collaboration with manned systems or be controlled by humans.
Speaking at the ‘Defence Conclave’ themed “Warfare in the 21st Century” in New Delhi, Singh said the changing global order has shown India that dependence on others for defence is no longer viable.
Clearly outlining that India, though a peace-loving nation, was not a pacifist, the CDS, in his keynote address on the opening day of the two-day seminar, stated that “peace without power is utopian.”
The Cheif of Defence Staff also stressed the need to be 'Shashastra' (well-armed), 'Suraksit' (secure) and 'Aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant).
The first edition of the seminar is being organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, in conjunction with the Army Training Command.
The two-day seminar slated to be held from August 26, will see a series of seminars pertaining to transformations taking place in war, warfare and warfighting on global level.
In a first, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs, released the declassified versions of the Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting held here on Thursday.
Asserting that it was time that defence forces should understand both 'Shastra' (warfare) and 'Shaastra' (knowledge), Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said the forces are ready for any action as the Operation Sindoor was still ongoing.
